Part of Israel or Part of the Church?

At the cross the Lord did nothing less than create a new race of human. Ephesians 2:14-17 says some of this new race were formerly Jews and some were formerly Gentiles. Now they’re neither but are called the Church. Paul went to great pains to make this distinction. For example in 1 Cor. 10:32 he said we should be careful not to cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks (gentiles) or the Church of God. And in Galatians 3:28 he said among those who are in Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile, but all are one in Him.

For historical reasons that are understandable, some Jewish believers are reluctant to consider themselves part of the Church. But the Bible is clear in identifying them as such, and they will share the Church’s destiny, which is to be taken in the Rapture to dwell in the New Jerusalem as co-heirs with Christ in His inheritance.

About Grace thru Faith

Jack Kelley published over 9,000 Bible Study resources here from 1999, until the Lord called him home in the fall of 2015. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches.